Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.03
June 20, 2024
…live at Leonardo da Vinci–Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) in Italy. “Their corporate venture arm also invested in us, so that's a great validation,” Vijay said, adding that airports across the globe become value-added partners for the company. “They help us grow in those particular markets.” Airports provide multiple use cases for Ottonomy Airports are a good testing ground for delivery robots because they have some level of control. “People won't do really crazy crazy stuff,” Vijay said, “But at the same time, it has its own dynamicity. “Some people will stop and interact with the robots, while others might not…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.08
March 28, 2024
…M600 news, Meltio also announced a new partnership with Italy-based Advanced Robotics. Advanced Robotics will focus on building a supportive ecosystem for Meltio’s technology in the Italian territory, partnering to expand business opportunities alongside technology centers, tooling machine companies, robotic integrators, academia and industry. “We are excited about our emerging partnership with Meltio, as this is a landmark moment for the Italian industry,” said Luca Verzeletti, technical engineer at Advanced Robotics. “Whether our customer is looking for a conventional 3D metal printer or a printing system integrated with a CNC machine or a robotic arm 3D printing system for industry…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.74
November 01, 2023
…They also support technology development from locations in Germany, Italy, France, China, Brazil, and the U.S. Challenges build up for construction A lack of people to fill construction occupations has contributed to housing shortages in many countries, according to European research. In the U.S., labor shortages are contributing to a housing shortfall of nearly 4 million homes, said Freddie Mac. Deutsche Bank has forecast that Germany will have housing supply shortages in 35 of its cities by 2030. The traditional construction sector is struggling to meet the demand for new homes, noted Porsche Consulting and ABB Robotics. The partners also…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.34
October 24, 2023
…in Norway, the U.S., the U.K., Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Austria, South Korea, Japan, Australia, and Singapore, as well as assembly facilities in Poland. AutoStore touts R5 Pro features The R5 Pro is intended for companies running multi-shift operations at scale, said AutoStore. It listed the following features and potential benefits of the R5 Pro Robot: Enhanced productivity: By deploying the R5 Pro at a large AutoStore site, customers can reduce the number of robots required on the same grid by up to 15% when compared to using the R5 Robot, enabling better routing and enhanced system efficiency, asserted AutoStore.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 20.94
October 03, 2023
…autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, are now available in Italy and Poland. The company said its systems use artificial intelligence to cut costs and improve workplace ergonomics. “We are thrilled to bring Locus's transformative warehouse automation solutions to Italy and Poland as we continue expanding our European footprint,” said Rick Faulk, CEO of Locus Robotics, in a release. “Our AI-powered robotics solutions allow customers in these countries to optimize productivity, efficiency, and accuracy in their facilities, boosting output 2-3X while lowering labor costs by 50% or more,” he asserted. “As the pressure grows on supply chains, our intelligent robots enable…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.28
October 02, 2023
…in mind the growing and dynamic needs of this market on a global scale.” Davide Tuzi, country manager for Italy at Hai Robotics, will discuss more details in an upcoming episode of HaiPulse webinar. It is scheduled to air at 9:30 a.m. (CET) on Oct. 20 and will analyze the company's two innovations.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.55
September 26, 2023
…Germany's installations went down by 1% to 25,636 units. Italy follows with a market share of 16% within the EU, as installations grew by 8% to 11,475 units. The third-largest European market, France, recorded a regional market share of 10% and gained 13%, installing 7,380 units in 2022. “In France, annual installations have grown by 8% on average each year since 2017,” said Bill. “The main customer is the automotive industry, with a share of 22% of the installations, but the metal industry almost closed the gap and also held a share of 22% in 2022.” The IFR said it…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.24
August 06, 2023
…X X X ESA (many European) X X ASI (Italy) X X ISRO (India) X X JAXA (Japan) X X CNES (France) X ASA/NSP (Australia) X AEB (Brazil) X ISA (Iran) X ISA (Israel) X KENSA (Kenya) X KARI/KASI (South Korea) X NADA (North Korea) X SSAU (Ukraine) X Source: worldpopulationreview Also, most of the efforts in space exploration have come from governments. As of December 2022, only three economies have successfully executed manned space missions, and the U.S. is still the only country to have sent people who walked on the moon. The COVID-19 pandemic led to an unexpected…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 33.81
July 11, 2023
…at as part of a pilot installation in Stradella, Italy. The 30-day pilot program took place at a GXO facility in Stradella, Italy, that houses an e-commerce operation. The installation took one week, and more than a dozen 3D sortation robots were programmed to feed 30 trolleys with more than 450 destination bins. The robots achieved a throughput of 1,200 units per hour — over 3x the speed of the previous solution — and could be further scaled to achieve a significantly higher throughput. The pilot also optimized workforce hours related to the sorting process, reduced sorting errors and increased…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.65
July 09, 2023
…handle the delicate bakery products, efficiently placing them into corrugated cases with utmost care and precision. Manufactured in Schio, Italy, the PKR-Delta Robot cells exemplify the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship, the company said. Each unit is engineered to cater to the specific needs of our valued customers, ensuring seamless integration into their production processes. The PKR-Dual Delta Robot Cell is not only capable of handling rigid packages but also offers exceptional flexibility in dealing with various types of flexible packages.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 20.12
July 08, 2023
…top five adopting countries within the EU are Germany, Italy, France, Spain and Poland,” said Marina Bill, president of the International Federation of Robotics. “They account for about 70% of all industrial robots installed within the EU in 2022.” Germany continues to be biggest robotics consumer Germany is by far the largest robot market in Europe: about 26,000 units (+3%) were installed in 2022. This was a share of 37% of total EU installations. Worldwide, the country had the fourth highest robot density, following Japan, Singapore, and the Republic of Korea. The automotive industry is traditionally the main customer of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.38
July 07, 2023
…the next several months and expand to Austria, France, Italy, and Switzerland so that real-world data can be collected from the diverse roadways and driving conditions across the region. The testing will also demonstrate that PlusDrive can safely and automatically handle driver-supervised maneuvers, including lane centering, cut-ins, lane merges, driver initiated or system suggested lane changes, traffic jam assist, and nudging. “We are proud of the hard work that the Iveco and Plus teams have poured into getting this innovative driving solution on public roads for testing. Some of the world’s largest fleets already use PlusDrive to deliver commercial freight.…
